Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025Class SizeNot publishedCredits4PrerequisiteCHEM 305 or CHEM 309 or CHEM 400 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better. Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B2DescriptionArea 5C The course includes the study of selected evolutionary, ecological, morphological, physiological, and biochemical aspects of representative micro-organisms. The laboratory includes staining, microscopic examination and identification of microbes, prokaryotic ecology, aseptic technique and isolation of microbes, microbial growth media, control of microbial growth including antibiotic sensitivity testing, metabolism, genetics, taxonomy, protists, fungi, helminths, and arthropod vectors. This course is intended for students in allied health majors.Usually HeldMon Wed 3:20pm–5:25pm, Mon Wed 6:00pm–7:20pm, Mon Wed 7:30pm–9:35pm, Tue Thu 3:20pm–5:25pm 